Monthly Archives: September 2013

What is Digital? That’s a tough one....and you would never imagine how many professionals have asked this question. Because at the end of the day, they feel lost. This guide is here to help you better understand to what extent digital, as a tool, is modifying the company and (probably) your job.

Now you might be asking yourself... What do Cookies 'n' Cream Oreos and chicken feet have in common? In short, both cookies 'n' cream and chicken feet involve valuable delicacies that that come from what people previously thought of as waste products from the production of something that was seen as more valuable.

Tonight, the 2013 annual meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative will literally set the stage for the final presentations and announcement of the Hult Prize recipient. One team will walk away with one million dollars for their winning idea.

I came across the story of how the multi-Billion dollar Chipotle Mexican Grill chain was started, and some of the missions and strategies that they pursue in their business. Don't worry, all of this is leading to a connection to innovation. Where it has led me, is to an idea that I want you to consider as you look at your innovation efforts. It is the idea of Backwards Innovation. What is Backwards Innovation?

Our disruptive social enterprise, Aspire, aims to improve access to edible insects worldwide. We develop and distribute affordable and sustainable insect farming technologies for countries with established histories of insect consumption.

The Intellectual Property & Science business of Thomson Reuters has created a promotional video showcasing the contributions of scientists, and R&D and IP professionals throughout the innovation lifecycle. The video is viewable online and to make it easy we've embedded it here for you:

You may think that entrepreneurs participate in startup accelerators to receive seed money, or to have a place to do their work. Although these are popular reasons, they are not the only ones (nor are they the most compelling). Here are 10 arguments for entrepreneurs joining accelerators.